Remembrance Day ceremony at USask
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) community and members of the public are invited to gather for the 94th annual wreath-laying ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Memorial Gates on campus.
The Memorial Gates were unveiled in 1928, dedicated in honour of those from USask who served in the First World War. Today, the memorial serves as the location of a wreath-laying ceremony each year and a place to honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve the country in times of war and peace.
Many USask community members have contributed and sacrificed in service to the Canadian Armed Forces in times past and present. The university’s proud tradition of military service by faculty, staff, students, and alumni is documented online in stories and messages.
The Remembrance Day event is open to USask students, staff, faculty and alumni, as well as members of the community and media.
Event details:
Date: Friday, November 11, 2022
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Memorial Gates, USask (near the College Drive entrance to Royal University Hospital)
Speakers: USask Vice-President University Relations Cheryl Hamelin, University Secretary Julian Demkiw, USSU president Abhineet Goswami, and Elder Roland Duquette. Kylen Rioux will be the vocalist and Samuel Boyd the trumpet player.
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For media inquiries, contact:Victoria Dinh
USask Media Relations
306-966-5487
victoria.dinh@usask.ca
